Macquarie Fields vs Woodbine — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Woodbine commands a $65K premium on median property price over Macquarie Fields; Woodbine has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
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Campbelltown
Macquarie Fields
2564
Campbelltown
Woodbine
2560
MetricMacquarie FieldsWoodbine
Median house price$885K$950K▲
Median unit price$640K—
Median weekly rent$550/wk$580/wk▲
Annual price growth+7.0%+15.2%▲
SEIFA advantage decile1/104/10▲
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage50.0%▲91.8%
Schools in postcode524▲
Choose Macquarie Fields if...
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Woodbine if...
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
School options within walking distance matter
Woodbine leads on 5 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
Is Macquarie Fields or Woodbine more expensive?
Woodbine has the higher median house price ($950K) compared with $885K in Macquarie Fields.
Which is better for renters — Macquarie Fields or Woodbine?
Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Macquarie Fields and $580/wk in Woodbine, making Macquarie Fields the more affordable rental market.
Is Macquarie Fields or Woodbine at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Macquarie Fields vs Woodbine?
Macquarie Fields has 5 schools in the postcode, and Woodbine has 24. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.